Vista Spyder Series Operating instructions

Brand: Vista

Model: Spyder Series

Type: Operating instructions

Vista Spyder Series is a compact, versatile video processing product with superb capabilities to blend, window, and scale a wide array of video signals with unparalleled quality and ease. Its modular design allows for virtually endless window display options through a single output or stretching a single input across multiple displays for a seamless widescreen image. Control is available through Vista Spyder control software, desktop controllers, or 3rd party control.

Vista

SYSTEMS

OPERATION MANUAL

Document Revision: 1.5

Release Date: July 2005

Part Number: MAN-SPYDER

Vista Systems, Corp.

2001 W. Melinda Lane

Phoenix, AZ 85027

Phone: 602.943.5700

Fax: 623.582.3571

Web: http://www.vistasystems.net

Email: [email protected]

™

In the interest of continued product development, Vista Systems, Corp. reserves the right

to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without

notice or obligation.

Spyder, Montage, CanvasMaster & ScreenMaster are trademarks of Vista Systems, Corp.

reproduced, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Important Safety Instructions ................................................................. 4

Section 2: Introduction............................................................................................... 5

Section 3: Model Descriptions................................................................................... 6

3.1 Spyder 200 Series.............................................................................................. 7

3.2 Spyder 300 Series.............................................................................................. 7

3.3 Options............................................................................................................... 8

3.3.1 200X/300X Expansion Option.................................................................. 8

3.3.2 200C/300C Composite/S-Video Option................................................... 8

Section 4: Operation................................................................................................. 10

4.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 10

4.2 Inputs ............................................................................................................... 11

4.3 Outputs............................................................................................................ 12

4.4 Display............................................................................................................. 13

4.5 Control............................................................................................................ 14

4.5.1 External control protocol for Spyder................................................... 14

Section 5: Physical Specifications.......................................................................... 20

5.1 Rackmount Instructions................................................................................. 20

Section 1: Important Safety Instructions

This symbol indicates the presence of “dangerous voltage” within the

product enclosure that may be significant enough to cause a risk of

electrical shock.

1) Do not use this device near water or water sources. Do not expose to dripping or

splashing or liquid filled objects such as beverages or vases.

2) WARNING-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

3) Unplug this unit during electrical storms and when unused for long periods of time.

4) Do not install this device near heat sources such as radiators, registers, stoves or

other heat producing sources.

5) Do not obstruct ventilation openings in the front or rear of device.

6) A grounding plug type has two blades and a grounding prong. If the provided plug

does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

7) To completely disconnect the device from the AC main voltage, disconnect the

power supply cord from the AC receptacle.

8) This unit is supplied with a 120V power supply cord (U.S.A. and Canada). For

operation outside the U.S.A. and Canada, qualified personnel must provide for use

with this unit, an appropriate, approved power supply cord which complies with the

end use country requirements.

9) Operator Accessible Fuse: Caution for continued protection against risk of fire,

replace only with same type and rated fuse.

10) Use only manufacturer provided rack mount hardware.

11) Use caution when moving device on tray or rack frame to avoid tip-over.

12) No user serviceable parts inside enclosure.

Section 2: Introduction

Spyder™ is a compact versatile video processing product with superb capabilities to

blend, window and scale a very wide array of video signals with unparallel quality and

ease.

The compact modular design allows Spyder to be used to display a virtually endless

variety of windows through a single output, or stretch a single input across multiple

displays to create a seamless widescreen image, and do just about anything in-between.

Spyder consists of 2 model families, the 200 and 300 series, each family has multiple

configurations available to meet the most demanding environment and all models have

expansion ability (optional) to provide more inputs/windows or more output/displays or

both. Providing a fast easy solution to expand a system to meet changing requirements or

specifications.

Spyder control can be accomplished multiple ways depending on application:

The easy to use Vista Spyder control software, one of the state of the art Vista Spyder

desktop controllers, or utilizing 3

party control.

This manual is designed to give an overview of Spyder features, functionality and

operation. The detailed operation of will be found in the respective manuals for each

individual control platform, i.e., Software, Desk Top Controller or 3

party control.

Section 3: Model Descriptions

3.1 Spyder 200 Series

The 200 series is a 2 RU unit that utilizes 4 I/O modules.

The range of configurations is listed below.

Model Number No. of Inputs No. of Outputs

240* 4 0

204* 0 4

222 2 2

213 1 3

231 3 1

3.2 Spyder 300 Series

The 300 series is a 3RU unit that utilizes 8 I/O modules.

The range of configurations is listed below.

Model Number No. of Inputs No. of Outputs

380* 8 0

308* 0 8

344 4 4

353 5 3

362 6 2

*These models available only with control expansion option. Fixed control versions not

available.

3.3 Options

Spyder options listed below are available on either 200 or 300 Series products.

Existing units can be retrofitted once shipped but must be returned to the factory for any

of these procedures.

3.3.1 200X/300X Expansion Option

Allows multiple units to be connected together to expand Inputs, Outputs or both.

(See Figure 3.3.1 b on following page)

Figure 3.3.1 a

InfiniBand Cable (Vista P/N CAB-60670)

This cable allows multiple Spyder units to be connected to the Expansion

Ports. This option is only applicable with the 200X or 300X Option.

3.3.2 200C/300C Composite/S-Video Option

When selected this option will provide Composite (BNC) and S-Video (SVHS)

connections on each Input and each Output of the Spyder unit.

Figure 3.3.2 a

Output Input

Section 4: Operation

4.1 Overview

Spyder is a video processing and windowing system designed by Vista Systems

specifically to offer an uncompromising solution for Windowing, Compositing and

Widescreen display applications. Spyder uses a new advanced architecture that creates

one or more virtual displays (or pixel spaces) up to 6 million pixels in size. Multiple

windows can be placed, tiled, mixed and keyed anywhere within the virtual display.

Using key frames, all windows can be moved individually or simultaneously within the

virtual display using a variety of motion effects and controls such as speed control, z-

order, acceleration and deceleration. Windows can also have borders and drop shadows

each of which have adjustable color, border width, softness, shadow offset and

transparency.

The Spyder uses a soft power scheme. Pressing the Standby switch initiates a power up

cycle and after a short boot time the front panel display will indicate operational status.

Pressing the Standby switch again initiates the power down cycle after which the unit

enters standby mode. There is a hard power switch on the rear that should be used only

when Spyder is in the standby state (Standby Switch LED is off).

The user should avoid disconnecting the primary power source (AC input)

until the unit is in standby mode. Failure to do this could result in hard drive

data corruption.

4.2 Inputs

Each Input Module has various video connectors on the rear. Generally only 1 Input type

will be connected to any one input module.

Below are listed the standard video formats accepted by Spyder

• 24p, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM

• Analog RGB (SOG, Composite or Separate Sync)

• Analog YUV

• SDI

• HD-SDI

• DVI-Single Link

• DVI-Dual Link

Each input module has a single input connector for the

supported signal types:

ANALOG

SDI/ HD-SDI

DVI

Composite and S-Video (Comp/ S-Vid Optional)

Figure 4.2 a

Input Configuration is accomplished for the selected input type via the control platform

of choice: Vista Systems software, Vista Desktop Controller or 3

party control.

An input can be used as a background mixer, a window mixer, or a key. These settings

are also accomplished from the chosen control type.

Once all the Input sources are connected they can be configured via the “Input

Configuration” in the designated control system.

4.3 Outputs

Each Output Module has various video connectors on the rear. Conditions exist when

multiple output types can be utilized.

Below are listed the standard video formats accepted by Spyder

• 24p, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM

• Analog RGB (SOG, Composite or Separate Sync)

• Analog YUV

• SDI

• HD-SDI

• (2) DVI-Single Link

• (2) DVI-Dual Link

• (1) DVI Twin Link

Each output module has a single connector for the

supported signal types:

ANALOG

SDI/HD-SDI

DVI

DVI –Dual

Composite and S-Video (Comp/S-Vid Optional)

Figure 4.3 a

As with Inputs, all output settings are configured and set up through the control system of

choice.

Please refer to the desired control system’s operator manual for detailed instruction.

Under certain conditions multiple output connector types can be used simultaneously,

below are a few examples.

• DVI & Analog: When an output is configured for Non-Interlaced Computer

Signals

• SDI & Analog: When configured for 480i/575i

• HD-SDI & Analog: When configured for 1080i

4.4 Display

The Spyder enclosure is equipped with a status/error display located on the front

panel. This is helpful in determining proper start-up and shut-down of the unit, as

well as indicating error messages. The following diagram indicates the status when

the unit has been booted up and has determined the version, frame, I/O configuration

and IP address.

Figure 4.4 a

4.5 Control

Spyder is a very versatile video processing system and lends itself to a wide variety of

applications. Many applications require different types of control systems and

features. Vista Systems has addressed many of these requirements by offering a range

of controls and solutions.

Spyder ships with the current Windows based software package (Vista Spyder Basic).

Vista also offers desktop controllers from small units to do elegant but simple control

to large controllers designed for the most demanding live environment. Vista also

makes control protocol available for 3

party control systems.

Please contact Vista Systems for further information on the current line of Spyder

4.5.1 External control protocol for Spyder

The Spyder frame uses an ASCII based command system for external control.

Connectivity is available via an RJ-45 connection to the frame. Commands and

arguments are delineated by a single space character.

Ethernet Connectivity

You can control the Spyder frame remotely by sending the

ASCII commands listed below within a UDP packet sent to

port 11116 on the frame. Each message sent to Spyder over

UDP must be precluded by a 10 byte message header. This

header is shown below:

UDP Message Header

Index Character

0 s

1 p

2 y

3 d

4 e

5 r

6 0x00 (hex)

7 0x00 (hex)

8 0x00 (hex)

9 0x00 (hex)

Command Table: Command set applies to

Note: Some commands listed

display their last argument as

‘Argument x ~ XX:’. These

commands allow the last

argument field to be repeated,

allowing multiples of the last

argument to be specified with a

single command.

Note: Some commands listed

display argument(s) with an

asterisk. These options are

optional; however no further

arguments may be entered in the

command.

Note: When specifying layer IDs

in Spyder commands, note that

the IDs start at 2. Layer ID 0 and

1 are reserved for future

commands using the two

background layers of the system.

Note: String argument spaces

must be replaced with %20 to

create a valid command, as space

is used as the argument delimiter.

Basic Preset Learn

• Command: BPL

• Argument 1: Preset ID to save current window position and keyframe

information to.

• Argument 2: Duration. This argument is optional. If not specified, duration will

default to 60.

Basic Preset Recall

This command recalls an existing basic preset from the frame, by using its

corresponding ID.

• Command: BPR

• Argument 1: Preset ID to recall from server.

• Argument 2: Duration. This argument is optional. If not specified, duration will

default to 60.

Command Description Example

BPL Learn Basic Preset BPL 1 60

BPR Recall Basic Preset BPR 1 60

ICR Input Config Recall ICR 1 2

ICL Input Config Learn ICL 1 2

SDN Restart Spyder Server SDN 0

SAV Force Server Save SAV

RSC Recall Script Cue RSC 1 2

TRN Transition Layer(s) TRN 0 60 2

KSZ Layer Size Adjust KSZ 600 2

KTL Learn Treatment

KTR Recall Treatment

SLD Still Load on Layer(s)

SCL Still Clear on Layer(s)

BTR Background Transition

BLD Background Load Image

KBD Border Adjust

KSH Shadow Adjust

CRP Crop Adjust

SRA Source Apply to Layer(s)

Input Configuration Recall

This command loads a previously saved input configuration onto the video source of

a specified layer ID.

• Command: ICR

• Argument 1: Configuration ID. This is the ID number to store the layer ID’s

current input configuration to. Set the Configuration ID to -1 to force auto sync.

• Argument 2: The layer ID to apply the specified input configuration to.

Input Config Learn

This command saves the input configuration for a specified layer ID, to a specified

input configuration ID for later recall.

• Command: ICL

• Argument 1: Input configuration ID to save to.

• Argument 2: Layer ID to save configuration information from.

Restart Spyder Server

This command allows the user to remotely restart the server application remotely.

• Command: SDN

• Argument 1: 0 = Power Off, 1 = Restart

Force Server Save

This command forces the remote Spyder frame to flush all configuration and user

data changes to non-volatile storage.

• Command: SAV

Recall Script Cue

This command recalls an existing script at a specified cue. Use ‘Vista Advanced’

software interface to build script.

• Command: RSC

• Argument 1: Script ID to recall

• Argument 2: Script Cue to recall

Transition Layer(s)

This command transitions layers on and off of their currently assigned PixelSpace.

• Command: TRN

• Argument 1: 0 = Mix Off - 1 = Mix On

•

Argument 2: Transition Duration (in frames)

• Argument 3 ~ XX: Layer ID to transition

Layer Size Change

This command sets the horizontal size of one or more specified layers. Vertical size

adjusts automatically to ensure the layer’s aspect ratio.

• Command: KSZ

• Argument 1: Horizontal Size (in pixels)

• Argument 2 ~ XX: Layer ID to set size

Layer Position Change

This command sets the horizontal and vertical position of one or more specified

layers. Positions are mapped in pixels, relative to the top left PixelSpace corner

associated with the layer. Position changes can be relative to the layer’s current

position, or can be an absolute position setting.

• Command: KPS

• Argument 1: 0 = Absolute Position / 1 = Relative Position

• Argument 2: Horizontal Position

• Argument 3: Vertical Position

• Argument 4 ~ XX: Layer ID to set position

Treatment Learn

This command learns keyframe attributes from a specified layer.

• Command: KTL

• Argument 1: Treatment ID to learn (-1 for next available)

• Argument 2: Layer ID to learn from

• Argument 3*: Learn Position

• Argument 4*: Learn Crop

• Argument 5*: Learn Clone

• Argument 6*: Learn Border

• Argument 7*: Learn Shadow

Treatment Recall

This command recalls a treatment to one or more specified layers.

• Command: KTR

• Argument 1: Treatment ID to recall

• Argument 2 ~ XX: Layer ID to recall treatment to

Load Still on Layer

This command loads a specified file onto one or more specified layers.

• Command: SLD

• Argument 1: File name to load

• Argument 2 ~ XX: Layer ID to load still image on

Clear Still on Layer

This command clears any loaded still image from one or more specified layers.

• Command: SCL

• Argument 1 ~ XX: Layer ID to clear still image from

Load Still on Background

This command loads a specified file onto either the current or next background layer.

The image name specified will automatically be scaled to fit the PixelSpace if the

image is not the same size as the PixelSpace it is being loaded on.

• Command: BLD

• Argument 1: File name to load

• Argument 2: PixelSpace ID to load to

• Argument 3: 0 = Load Next / 1 = Load Current

Transition Background

This command transitions the background layers across all PixelSpaces defined in the

system. Note that it is not possible to transition individual PixelSpace backgrounds.

• Command: BTR

• Argument 1*: Transition duration (in frames)

Border Adjust

This command forces adjusts one or more specified border properties on a specified

layer. Note that the color specific arguments are optional, but all 3 (RGB) must be

specified to be processed.

• Command: KBD

• Argument 1: Layer ID to adjust

• Argument 2: Border Thickness (-255 – 255, negative for inside softness)

• Argument 3*: Color Red (0-255)

• Argument 4*: Color Green (0-255)

• Argument 5*: Color Blue (0-255)

• Argument 6*: H-Bevel offset (0-255)

• Argument 7*: V-Bevel offset (0-255)

Shadow Adjust

This command adjusts the shadow parameters for a specified layer

• Command: KSH

• Argument 1: Layer ID to adjust

• Argument 2*: Horizontal Position (0-255)

• Argument 3*: Vertical Position (0-255)

• Argument 4*: Size (0-255)

• Argument 5*: Transparency (0-255)

• Argument 6*: Outside Softness (0-255)

Crop Layer

This command sets left, right, top, and bottom cropping for one or more specified

layers.

• Command: CRP

• Argument 1: Left Crop (0.0 – 1.0)

• Argument 2: Right Crop (0.0 – 1.0)

• Argument 3: Top Crop (0.0 – 1.0)

• Argument 4: Bottom Crop (0.0 – 1.0)

• Argument 5 ~ XX: Layer ID to Apply Crop to

Source Apply

This command applies an existing source to one or more specified layers. A source is

defined as an input configuration and a router input. Use Vista Advanced to create

sources and define connected routers.

• Command: SRA

• Argument 1: Source Name

• Argument 2 ~ XX: Layer ID to apply source to.

Section 5: Physical Specifications

Physical Dimensions (W x H x D)

Spyder 3 RU: 17.3 x 5.3 x 22.1 inches (43.9 x 13.3 x 56.1 centimeters)

Spyder 2 RU: 17.3 x 3.5 x 22.1 inches (43.9 x 8.9 x 56.1 centimeters)

Weight

Spyder 3 RU: 33lbs (Approx)

Spyder 2 RU: 25lbs (Approx)

Power Consumption

Spyder 3 RU: 100-240V AC 375W max (Fuse: 5A Slow-Blow)

Spyder 2 RU: 100-240V AC 225W max (Fuse: 3A Slow-Blow)

Stand By Power (200 and 300 series): <20W

5.1 Rackmount Instructions

Figure 5.1 a

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